The Procedure
 After
your eye has been completely numbed using "eye drop" anesthesia,
an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to prevent
you from blinking.
Next, an instrument known as a microkeratome makes a protective
flap in the cornea. During this process you may feel a little pressure,
but no discomfort. You will be asked to look directly at a target
light while the laser reshapes the cornea, usually in less than
a minute. Then, the protective flap is folded back in place where
it bonds securely without the need for stitches. After LASIK, some
patients report a slight discomfort that usually goes away within
twelve to twenty-four hours.
How It Works
To treat nearsightedness, the cornea must be made flatter. This
is accomplished by removing tissue from the center of the cornea.
To treat farsightedness, the central cornea must be made steeper.
This is accomplished by directing the laser beam to remove tissue
from around this area.
To treat astigmatism, the cornea must be made more spherical. By
changing the pattern of the beam, tissue is removed in one direction
more than the other.
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Offer Laser Eye Correction for:
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Myopia:
Myopia or nearsightedness occurs when light rays are focused
in front of the retina instead of directly on the retina |
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Astigmatism:
Regular astigmatism occurs when light rays are focused at more
than one point on the retina |
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Hyperopia:
Hyperopia or farsightedness occurs when light rays are not bent
enough to focus on the retina |
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Our Solution:
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LASIK:
The Excimer laser removes microscopic layers of corneal tissue
to change its shape, allowing light rays to focus more directly
on the retina |
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